rouse / rows [raʊs]
rouse – n. & v. – n. – 1. a shake-up, an upheaval; 2. a wake-up call or effort; 3. a large glass used for toasting someone or something; 4. a drinking party; v. – 1. stretch oneself; 2. in falconry, shake the feathers; 3. in hunting, cause game to emerge; 4. become alert, active; 5. incite to action; 6. annoy, provoke; 7. cover fish with salt for curing; 8. grumble, complain
rows – n. & v. – n. pl. of row – 1. a noisy, often violent altercations or controversies; v. 3rd pres. sing. of row – 1. raises a nap on fabric; 2. attacks, teases or torments; 3. causes a commotion or disturbance; 4. berates, reprimands
Do Not Confuse With rows [ro:z] – n. & v. – n. pl. of row – 1. straight lines of plants or boundaries etc.; 2. strings or series of things; 3. long strands of fibers drawn out for spinning; 4. the acts of moving boats using oars; v. 3rd pres. sing. of row – 1. moves a vessel through water using paddles or oars; 2. makes one’s way over a long distance; 3. sends out rays, shines; 4. mixes by stirring